
NC State’s all-time edge-rush wrecking ball
In the 2005 season, Mario Williams was a game-changing force for NC State, posting 62 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks—one of the most disruptive edge seasons in Wolfpack history. He’s the rare defender who wins with elite size, burst and closing speed, but what really separates him is how often he can tilt a game by himself; NC State’s own record book still has him near the top in career sacks and tackles for loss. If you want a high-ceiling, NFL-ready edge presence, he’s the prototype.